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Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
LORD LYONS DEAD.
The Venerable English Diplomatist's
 Interesting Career.

A dispatch announces the death in London of the Right Hon. Richard Bickerton Pencil Lyons we'll known in this country as Lord Lyons, and for nearly 30 years prominent figure in the diplomatic history of Great Britain. Lord Lyons was born at Leymlng ton, April 26, 1SI7 and succeeded to his fath- CTS title of Baron in 1858. He was educated at Winchester and Christchurch, Oxford, and in 1889 was appointed unpaid attache at Athens.
 Five years later he was made paid attache at Dresden and in 1852 at Florence, being pro- noted to Secretary of Legation there after one years service. In 1858 he was appointed en- voy to Tuscany, and in December of the same year he was accredited to Washington as En- yoy Extraordinary to the United States. It was in this position that he first came promi- nently before the world as a diplomat.
 He had not been more than two years at his post in this country when the great civil war broke out, and to Lord Lyons more than to any one Englishman was dus the fact that the strained relations between the United States and Great Britain arising from that war did not result in open hostilities. Lord Russell, the English Premier, was disposed to listen to the counsel of Napoleon and formally recog- nize the Confectionery, when Lord Lyons stepped to the front and by his prudent advice prevented this action on the part of Great Britain. When Mason and Slidell were taken from the Trent by Capt. Wilkes, Lord Lyons again did good service both for this country and his own. At this time the slightest want of tact on his par. would have spread the flames of war far and wide over contine It and ocean. Mir. Seward, Presi- dent Linco n's Secretary of State, afterward said of lls affair, that it was Lord Lyons s perfecs tact alone which enabled him to make heal against the Iopular excitement, and against the violent opposition in the cabinet an l in the press to a compliance with Lord Russells ultimatum, which alone could have secured peace with England at this crisis.
 The health of Lord Lyons fairly broke down in Washington, and he assigned and returned to England in February, 1865. In August of that year he was accredited as Minister to Con- stantinople, and in July, 1S67 he was trans ferred to Paris, where he remained at the head of the British Legation until a few weeks ago, when he resigned and was succeeded by Lord L,tton. His services in Paris were very valu- able to his country, but he did not have to bear the heavy responsibilities which attached to his mission in Washington.
 He played an important part in the drama of European politics, and was greatly esteemed for his fidelity, his incorruptibility, and his diplomatic tact. On his return to London he was created an Earl and retired from the field of sctive politics. Lord Lyons was made Knight Commander of the Bath in 1882 He was sworn into the Privy Council in 1885, and made an honorary D. c. l.. at Oxford in the same year.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
The Volunteers Costly Ballast.

Gen. Paine, just before starting for New York last season to take part in the trial races found that the Volunteer conld take on board several more tons of ballast, and the q iestion was, what was the best thing to use that would fill up all the spaces and still stow away low down and solidly? The General was not long in deciding what was best to use, so he went and purchased the material and, by prior ar- engagement, it arrived at Lawley's yard just after the workmen had quit work and had left fvr the day. There were a number of small boxes. and they were all labelled cement" Capt. Half was there when the boxes arrived, and at once set the men at work in getting the ballast on board the Volunteer. Those who were present thought that the cement was pretty heavy. for, although the boxes were less than foot square, it was about as much as any one of the sturdy tars wanted to do to handle one It was we'll into the night before the boxes were put on board, and early tho next mo- ming they were opened. The mem- bers of the crew were surprised when they saw that the boxes were filled with the small est buckshot. The shot was laid in the proper place, and afterward cement was placed over it, and it is now packed solidly in the Volun- teer. It was an original idea with G neral Paine. One can easily see how the small shot would fill every crevicc, and at the same time be slowed soidly and low down. The two tons of ballast were quite expensive.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
SHOTS FIRED AT M. FERRY.
A RevOlutionist Tries to Kill the
 French Statesman.

PARIS, Dec. 10.-M. Ferry was shot to-day by man who called himself Aubertin. The man appeared in the hall of the Chamber of Deputies and asked to sec both M Ferry and M. Goblet. M. Goblet did not respond to Au- bertin's request for an interview, but M. Ferry did, and on his appearance Aubertln drew revolver and fired three times at him. M. Ferry was able to proceed to hospital, sup ported by friends. In reply to inquiries by friends as to the severity of his wounds, he responded, ''It is nothins." Aubertin was arrested.
 A medical examination at the hospital re- vealed that two of the bullets struck M Ferry. The first passed round the chest slightly pen etrating the flesh. The sseenfstfdck M. Fer ry on the right side, near the lowest ribs, causing a confusion. The thigh was not pen etrated. M. Ferry's wounds are of the slight est character.
 The name of his assailant is Berckens Auber- tin. He is 50 years of age. He says that he is one of band of twenty revolutionists. The band drew lots and it fell to him to com init the first crime. Bcrckcns declares that he swore to kill NJ. Ferry.
 After his injuries had been attended to at the hospital NJ. Ferry returned to his home on foot. A bulletin issued by Dr. Frelat says that the wound in M. Fcrry's chest is a con- fusion.
 The shots only grazed tue skin after pierc- ing his clothes. The hystanders tried to lynch Aubertin after ho had fired the shots, but were prevented W1tu ulln.Ulty rom carrying out their intention.
 After the shooting sccno of-grcat confus- ion ensued and the police immediately formed 2 cordon ill the vicinity, preventing even re- porters from gaining access to where the at tempted assassination took place.
 Berckens Aubertin, M. Ferry's assailant, is . native of Rombach, in Mosclle When he made the attack on M. Ferry he was accom- panied by an accomplice, who was to have shot NJ. Goblet, but who funked, giving as his reason that his revolver dropped to the foor When Aubertn was searched by the police paper was found on him which indicated that he and his confederates had drawn lots yesterday to decide who should do the shoot ing. The paper ends: Death to intriguers. Our path is marked out to form an intelligent and disinterested and patriotic Ministry. So be it."
 On Sunday M. Jules Ferry was feverish, and it is feared lis wounds will prove serious. His assailant-a crank-said he was sorry he had not killed him.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
HOSTILE YAQUIS.
The Indians Devastating a Large Re.
 zion in Spite of Troops.

MORALES, Ariz., Dec. 1.-The Yaqui h. dians are still giving the Mexican authorities trouble and have become so bold as to neces- pitate the calling out of the troops again. The killing of Cajeme did not stop the war, but rather stimulated it. The Indians still have number of able leaders, who are just as capable of carrying on the war as Cajeme. Their tactics now, however, are quite differ ont. Instead of going an army, they divide into small bands and raid ranchcs run ming off stock and destroying fields. In some instances they have reduced whole communi- ties to misery and want, and their willy ways baffie the troops who undertake heir capture.
 A large band are committing robberies as far north as Bonacita, Sonora. Cattle have been run off by them nearly every day of late, and sugar-cane fields are devastated in the night. A large detachment of infantry and cavalry has been sent to La Bonacita to pro- teet the people and properly and to capture the band, but so far their efforts have not been successful
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
THRILLING EXPERIENCES,
Using Furniture and Hatchways to
 Feed the Furnaces.

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. Ter, Dec. H. The steamer Field of the Salmon Cannerv, south of the mouth of the Columbia, has ar rived here after being given up for lost. She left Nestucca, Ore, on Dec. 2, loaded with salmon for Astoria. A southeast gale set in, which ragged violently that the course was altered. The hatches were battened down, and the doors and windows closed. Seas run ming mountains high would break over the stern of the little steamer The fuel gave out, and nearly 200 cases and all the barrels of sal mon were thrown overheard to tighten the vessel. The lack of fuel proved serious mat ter. First the cabin furniture. then the par tition between the engine room and galley, then the matches were fed to the furnace fires.
 When the storm began to subside the wind changed to the southwest After everything was used that could be burned the foresail was raised, only to be carried away by sud- den squall The mainsail was unbent and clewed to the foremast. The next morning the steamer, scudding before the gale, which vas moderating, came close in to Cape Flat tery Rock, and, by several tacks, succeeded in reftiu9 iuside the straits and making Neah IF ke1hor, Fuel and supplies were ob- s dlSo IT Rozt Iayqee4d was finally reach-
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
Another N. E. Railroad Deal.

Reports in circulat to the effect that the Central Vermont, backed by the Grand Trunk road, has practically secured control of the Northern and the Concord railroads. Such combination, if made, would probably be in harmony with and not antagonistic to the interests of the Boston and Maine system. It would also settle the railroad fight in New Hampshfre, which, during the past summer caused more widespread legislative corruption other statement is to the effect that the Gen. tral Vermont has purchased the Sullivan Rail- road from the Connecticut River road for $l ,090, ,Qees and that tho Central Vermont will also gafn control of the Cheshire road. These the Central Vermont people in letting the Rut- land road slip through their fingers and go into the control of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
CATTLE MARKETS.

NEW YoRK.--Good Steers. 1Oc.; Fair do., 8 to S7sc.; Oxen, to 9Lc.; Dry Cows, live weight, ? to 334c.; Bulls, do., ? to 3s4c Sheep, 3ss to &c.,; Lambs, to 411aac. Veals, 8 Hogs, live weight, $500 to $5.5o per cwt
 WATERTowN, MAss.--Market Beef, choice, S7OO to $7.62; extra, S650 to $6.75; 1st quail ity, $500 to s6.25; 2d quality, $500 to s5.5o; fat, live, 54 to 515c.; Northern dressed hogs, 64 to 61ac. per lb Sheep and Lambs.-In lots, $2O0 to S3.75 each; extra, $4.00 to $4.5O; Spring Lambs, 4sI to 6c. per lb.; Veal CalveS, 2L to 6lLc per lb.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
PLYMOUTH PULPIT.
Rev. Charles Berry Declines the Call.


 The Rev. Charles Albert Berry of Wolver- hampton, England, is not going to be pastor of Plymouth Church. For week there have been grave apprehensions that he would not accept the call extended unanimously both by the church and society, few weeks ago, to become MT Beecher's successor. All doubts as to his intentions were set at rest by the re- ception of Q cablegram from MT. Berry hlnl- self by Prof. Rossiter W. Raymond, saying he could not accept the pastorate. At the close of his sermon at the morning service, Rev: Dr. Lyman Abbott read the message which Is as follows:
 LONDON, Dec. 1O.-Charles Albert Brrry greets Plymouth; appreciates it's confidence; reciproeates it's affec ion; prays for it's pros perity, but cannot accept pastorate. Home claims inexo able. Duty here commands. Letter mailed. God bless and guide you.
 It was evident that the congregation was greatly disappointed. Tho choice of MT. Der " was brought about more smoothly and with more genuine enthusiasm than can be hoped for in thu next attempt to fill the pulpit.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
APROMINENT NTMERCHANT WRITES.
I Was Bound to Keep Trying ns Long as
 Life T.Rsted.

WORTHWHILE, N. Y., Sept 19, 1887. Dr. K Inner, Dear Sir-I wrote you some tims ago about my ase, without the least faith that you could do anythir for me, as had six diff ferent physicia7s and got no relief and was re- peatedly told that cou not b, cur d, but 1 was bound to keep trying as long as 'fe laste'. was urged by my wife to write you about my case, as did in ths spring. You wrote me to try your Swamp Root Kidney, Liver and Blad- der cure. used it as directed and the result was, before had taken the third bottle was entirely cured, and have been gaining ever snca. My case was Hemorrhage of the Blad- der, wh oh had been draining my life for two years, and can say to-day that I can eat sleep and work better than have before in twenty years. say God bless you, and may the af- ficted do as I have done. Us, Swamp-Root and be healed. Yours truly,
 GEO. D. MACOMBER.
 Don't neglect early symptoms. At druggists S1.00 per bottle, bottles 8 '.00, or by express, Dr. Kilmer & Co, Binghamton, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
SuperstitiOns in Turkey,

In connection with the drought and famine in Turkey. the American Board has received reports of some extraordinary superstitions prevailing among the people of that region. One missionary writes:
 'In several villages north of Cesarea the Government has ordered all the cocks killed because the devil uses certain feather under their right wings in preparing potion to keep off rain. In Taias tho Government has imprisoned man fSr shaping something like a cradle out of ugh and rocking it day and night to prevent rain, as he had wheat to sell and wished the price to rise In Sivas an American has been imprisoned for throwing loaf of bread, tied up with string, into mosque, as this, too is said to avert rain."
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
A Brewery Q Nuisance.

TOPEKA, Kan., Dec. 11.-Judge Brewer of the United States Circuit Court issued de- cree declaring the Walruff brewery at Law renee common nuisance and directing the United States Marshal to shut it pand abate the same. The decree also perpetually enjoins the brewers from manufacturing or selling any intoxicating liquors. This is the first brewery that has been declared nuisance under the prohibitory law of Kansas, and the decree is in accordance with the late decision of the United States Supreme Court on the prohib- ition question.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14

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Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14

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Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
A Fated Train.

Two freight trains on the Cincinnati South ern Railroad collided at Darwin, Tenn. The engine of the rear train overturned crushing the fireman, Wm Hutsell, to death, and maim- ing the engineer, David O'Donnell, for life. Two weeks ago the engineer and fireman of this same engine were killed in wreck at Memo. The superstition of Sle trainmen is so strong that new hands cannot be found to man the train. &
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
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Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14

ALL things come to those who wait. Canada might propose to sell England to the United States, or to sell Ireland. The difficulty would be in delivering the goods. Canada will come of her own accord just about the time the United States wants her.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14

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Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14

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Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14

A BLACKSMITH of Kingston, N. M., declares that his mother found handsome little mug get of gold in the gizzard of duck which she killed for his Thanksgiving dinner.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14

THE place of final burial for the five dead Anarchists has been fixed upon. Admirers propose to erect monument. The sum it is intended to raise for this monument is from $25, ,OOO to $30,O00.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14

No BEER, no demonstrations; no dem onstrations, no speeches; no speeches, no yawpers; no yawpers, no Anarchists. Ergo, no beer, no Anarchists.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14

s'THE great Kansas corn dance," described as an annual rejoicing custom at the end of the corn harvest, and somewhat similar to the old English morris dance, is to be an attraction this winter at London variety theatre.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14

Ex-SEoRErARY HoLcoMB, of the American Legation at Pekin, says that out of the 400,- 00O,0O inhabitants of the Chinese Empire fully 300, GOO, 600 spend less than $l.50 amonth for food
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14

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Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14

AeR1CULTURA1-Asa a general thing it Is an easy matter to exterminate weeds on widows bonnet, but it takes man to do the job.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14

IT is somewhat paradoxical that the domestic is usually an imported article.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
COnaumpfion Surely Cured.

A WOMAN living n watkinhsville, Ga., has become the mother of five children within the last eleven months. %
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14

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Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
HANIILTON'S PILLS.

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Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
WAMTED---L LADIES.

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Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14

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Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14

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Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
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New-York tribune., 1887-11-21
Amusemrnis.

DAIY,S THEATRE. Broadway and 3Oth-st.
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Orchestra. 81 30. Dress Cbce 81 second Dacony ooc
"The RAILROAD OF LOVE Is one OF the greatest hits
made Days Theitre IL Is acted Win iAu''-
less skill The spectator forget, he IS In alhoa'roi ITO
seems 10 he looking real life in highly attractive or"'
Iti,a brilliant .pecnen OF h. III comedy. Moth
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